How many German planes were shot down by Hurricanes?

The Hurricanes made an outsized contribution to the battle itself. More than half of the nearly 1,200 German aircraft shot down were by Hurricanes, but its impact has tended to fade into the background compared to the more graceful Spitfire.

Was the hurricane better than the Spitfire?

The Spitfire and Bf 109E were well-matched in speed and agility, and both were somewhat faster than the Hurricane. However, the slightly larger Hurricane was regarded as an easier aircraft to fly and was effective against Luftwaffe bombers.

How many RAF pilots died in Battle of Britain?

During the Battle of Britain, 1542 British pilots were killed, 422 were wounded and 23,002 civilians were killed.

How many German planes were shot down during the Battle of Britain?

During the Battle of Britain, it is estimated that the Royal Air Force shot down 1887 German planes. Some planes crashed nose-first into the ground and were completely obliterated but other pilots managed to crash land and their planes remained relatively intact.

What did the British do with the downed aircraft?

In the process of attempting to rebuild the country mid-war the authorities in Britain collected and disposed of shot down or crashed aircraft, both allied and enemy.

Are military aircraft crash sites archaeological sites?

Military aircraft crash sites may be recognised as archaeological sites and the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979, includes within its definition of monument, ‘crashed aircraft or the remains thereof’.

How many American aircraft crashes have there been recorded in Kent?

In Kent, over 600 terrestrial wrecks have been recorded and over 300 offshore. If you know about a wartime American crash site, its location, type of aircraft, or personnel involved please share this information with the American Air Museum.